Grupo A and B at Teotenango

Teotenango: Pyramid Groups A & B

Looking out over the vast valley below, to the mountainous horizon of the east, are Groups A and B and their respective pyramids, which may have a hidden history and purpose.

Serpent Carving at Teotenango

Teotenango: The Serpent

A giant carving of a serpents head protrudes from the eastern wall of the Grupo de la Serpiente, which may indicate a celestial purpose to Structure 2D.

Highlighted Jaguar Carving at Teotenango

Teotenango: Jaguar Carving

The mysterious carving of a jaguar devouring a heart is carved prominently on the wall next to the entrance to Teotenango and was designed to be seen by all entering the city.

Looking From Grupo de la Serpiente at Teotenango

Teotenango: A Brief History

The mysteriously rapid construction of Teotenango’s two cities and its meteoric expansion during the Late Classic Period could explain another of Mesoamerica’s enduring mysteries…

Ball Court at Teotenango

Teotenango: Ball-Court

Measuring 53 metres in length, Teotenango’s ball-court is quite substantial, which demonstrates the game was an important part of life (and death!).